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Lesson PDF
Ross, S. et al. (2019). Essentials of Corporate Finance (10th ed.) McGraw-Hill Education. Ch.1
Brealey, R., Myers, S., Allen, F. (2019). Principles of Corporate Finance (13th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education. Ch. 1
Other relevant articles:
The new finance manager:
The agency problem:
Independent Study and Reading: The Agency Problem- Enron Case
Read the following articles other relevant news and articles to illustrate the case, and discuss to the board class the type of conflict existed between the company’s’ management and the stockholders, and what specific actions and initiatives could have prevented the bankruptcy. You may use this as reference but must research
http://www.buffalo.edu/news/releases/2002/01/5523.html
https://www.britannica.com/event/Enron-scandal
Present the findings in a short briefing VLE – 200 words
Uploaded VLEDUE DATE: 5th Oct CEST
The Suez Canal Crisis, and the role of the Finance Manager of the Insurance Industry.
The activity requires research about the Suez Canal blockage crisis, and critically analyze the challenges that finance managers of the insurance industry faced for the efficient execution of the corporate finance activities and main responsibilities discussed in lesson 1. Consider analyzing the impact in the business working capital (use of cash), financing (need for short-term loans to pay affected parties like the Suez Canal Authority), and investing activities (delay real estate purchases of new buildings) or the dividend decision (not paying dividends) due to the blockage. Provide possible solutions and strategies to mitigate those risks. Attached relevant articles and material to enhance your research.
Students should start with the idea that the price of the stock (revenues) will be impacted in the short-medium term, especially the revenues from insurance company of the blocked ship – The UK P&I Club, and other major insurance businesses like Allianz.
Prepare a short 150-word Arial 12 report and submit in VLE Due Date 9 Oct 11.59 CEST
Ross, S. et al. (2019). Essentials of Corporate Finance (10th ed.) McGraw-Hill Education. Ch.2
Case Studies:
Choose a public corporation of your preference (example AMAZON.Com, Inc.) and research in the internet recent news and periodical articles to learn of any information that would be helpful in understanding the company's financial condition as well as plans.
Summarize your findings and conclusions based on the research.
Prepare to answer if the business is in good or bad financial condition, and explaining your rationale.
Present the findings in a short briefing VLE – 1 paragraph Due Date Oct 9, 2023 23.59 CEST